How to Make a Delicious Mounds Bar Cake at Home

I always had a weakness for desserts that unite chocolate and coconut. They’re a marriage made in heaven — one that Mounds Bar Cake proves. Based on the iconic candy bar, this cake takes all the flavors I love about it and turns them into a rich, decadent dessert that’s a perfect fit for any potential celebration.

I discovered this recipe on Allrecipes, and I’ve been hooked ever since. It has a moist chocolate cake base, a sweet coconut layer, and silky chocolate frosting. Even better? It’s surprisingly easy to make, too, so you don’t have to be a pro baker to pull this one off. So, I’m gonna tell you how I make this dessert and some tips I learned along the way!

What You’ll Need to Make a Mounds Bar Cake

This cake needs no fancy ingredients, that being part of its charm. Here’s what you’ll need:

For the cake:

1 cup butter
2 cups white sugar
4 eggs, beaten
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
⅔ c unsweetened cocoa powder
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon baking powder

For the topping:

5 ½ cups flaked coconut
1 (14-ounce) can of sweetened condensed milk
1 ½ cups confectioners’ sugar
1 (16-ounce) package ready-made milk chocolate frosting

Step-by-Step Instructions

If you’re like me, you’re looking for a cake recipe that does all of that. Here’s how I prepare this Mounds Bar Cake:

Prepare Your Oven and Your Pan

The first thing I do is preheat my oven to 350°F (175°C). You must grease and flour a 9×13-inch pan, so the cake doesn’t stick. Believe me, a little time spent preparing the pan saves you a lot of aggravation later on.

Combine the Wet Ingredients

I put butter in a saucepan over low heat to melt. Once melted, I remove it from heat and stir in the sugar, eggs and vanilla extract. At this stage it smells so good — it’s difficult not to take a sneak taste!

Mix the Dry Ingredients

I also combine the flour, cocoa powder, salt and baking powder in a mixing bowl. Then I gradually pour the buttery mixture into the dry ingredients and mix until it becomes a smooth batter. I love how quickly this part comes together. When it’s ready, I pour it into the pan I’ve prepared.

Bake the Cake

The cake bakes for about 25 to 30 minutes. I generally set my timer for 25 minutes and check it by poking it in the middle with a toothpick. If it comes out clean, it’s done. Next, I allowed the cake to cool completely — it’s easy to rush this step, but patience is a virtue when you’re layering.

Make the Coconut Topping

As the cake cools, I prepare the coconut layer. In my stand mixer, I mix up the flaked coconut, sweetened condensed milk and confectioners’ sugar. The resulting mixture is thick and sticky — we’re entering the realm of the magic. I just smeared it all over the cooled cake, ensuring every bite gets lovely coconut flavor.

ADD THE CHOCOLATE FROSTING

This part is pure joy. I microwave the made frosting for 75 seconds or so to make it easy to pour. I pour this over the coconut layer, until the entire cake is coated. If you put the cake in the refrigerator for about 15 minutes, the frosting hardens beautifully.

Tips and Tricks

I’ve made this cake a few times, and here are a couple of things I learned along the way:

Wait for it to Cool: The coconut topping goes on far easier with the cake if it’s completely cooled. They can turn into a sticky mess when warm cake is added.

Frosting Mixing Experiment: If you like dark chocolate, try switching the milk chocolate frosting for a dark chocolate frosting to give you a deeper chocolate taste.

Tame the Sweetness: The cake is plenty sweet on its own but you can take it down a notch by using unsweetened coconut or decreasing the confectioners’ sugar.

Why This Cake Is a Must-Try

For me, the Mounds Bar Cake is not just a dessert; it’s a guaranteed conversation starter. No matter if I’ve prepared it for family get-togethers or as a simple weekend snack, everyone always asks for the recipe. It’s indulgent, nostalgic and such a satisfying thing to make.

And it’s one of those desserts that seems infinitely more difficult to make than it truly is. People assume that I’ve spent hours on it, but the truth is that it’s simple, and foolproof.

If you love chocolate and coconut, this Mounds Bar Cake Recipe from Allrecipes will be your new favorite dessert. This is the sort of dessert that can always put a smile on your face. So, what are you waiting for? Do the baking — you’ll be thanking yourself later! brightens up your day. So, what are you waiting for? Get baking—you’ll thank yourself later!